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Mule deer - Mother of the year
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Mule deer - Mother of the year

The title of the best mother in the animal kingdom probably belongs to the mother deer, with them looking after the young children of other species.

December 16, 2018
Discovered hummingbirds have colorful feathers
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Discovered hummingbirds have colorful feathers

A beautiful new blue and green hummingbird species discovered in the jungle in Colombia and immediately needs protection from human hunting. Called the feathered bird, t…

December 16, 2018
The last Thylacine of the world
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The last Thylacine of the world

Thylacine has a talent that no other animal can imitate: spreading a wide mouth to the ear. To be more precise, its two snout can form an angle of 120 degrees.

December 16, 2018
Stroking helps pets relax
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Stroking helps pets relax

Researchers know why pets often show signs of relaxation and enjoyment when being cared for and cuddled by people. Research also suggests how people should comfort the a…

December 16, 2018
Vietnam: Strange creatures invade the river
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Vietnam: Strange creatures invade the river

Vietnam has imported 41 exotic aquatic animals over the past 50 years. The Ministry of Fisheries survey found that 7 species need to be strictly monitored due to its har…

December 16, 2018
Australia wants to kill the kangaroos
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Australia wants to kill the kangaroos

The city of Canberra yesterday said it plans to shoot more than 3,000 suburban kangaroos, because they are multiplying very fast, eating all the grass - which is the hab…

December 16, 2018
How hens hide sex
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How hens hide sex

Birds are tired of being asked by their partners in the evening, so it is afternoon right from the morning. A new study found that hens would rather serve hot-air rooste…

December 16, 2018
How do other flying bats look like?
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How do other flying bats look like?

While birds have the most popular flying technique in vertebrates, bats can still fly easily without feathers. Swedish researcher Anders Hedenstrom and colleagues at Lun…

December 16, 2018
Metal detectors detect poachers
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Metal detectors detect poachers

On the trails of rare animals that pass by, sooner or later, people will bury a sensor capable of detecting metal, helping to identify poachers' weapons and informing th…

December 16, 2018
Discovered a rare turtle in Cambodia
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Discovered a rare turtle in Cambodia

Scientists from the International Conservation Organization (CI), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Cambodian Ministry of Fisheries said they have arrested and relea…

December 16, 2018
He: The crane returned after 400 years
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He: The crane returned after 400 years

In the swamps of eastern England, for the first time in 400 years, the cranes returned to live and reproduce. According to the Royal Bird Protection Association (RSPB),…

December 16, 2018
Mother dog raising tiger
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Mother dog raising tiger

In the eastern China, there is a mother-in-law dog ... 3 newly created cubs. Director of Paomaling Zoo, Mr. Chen Yuicai said that the caregivers here still call these ti…

December 16, 2018
Clownfish gossip by shaking jaws
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Clownfish gossip by shaking jaws

The Nemo clown fish in the Walt Disney cartoon speaks English, but the real clown fish communicate in a different, unique way. High-speed video images and X-ray technolo…

December 16, 2018
Da Nang: Fish 'Mr' about 150kg washed ashore
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Da Nang: Fish 'Mr' about 150kg washed ashore

A white whale (fisherman called 'Mr.') weighs about 150kg and just falls into Danang's coast in the morning (May 19) and is very solemnly buried by fishermen.

December 16, 2018